CONFIRMED: Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears has achieved a remarkable milestone in college basketball, securing both the prestigious 2025 Bob Cousy Award and the Midseason Wooden Award, highlighting his outstanding performance on the court.
In an outstanding freshman campaign, Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears has earned significant national honors during the 2024–25 season. On January 7, 2025, Fears was named to the John R. Wooden Award’s Midseason Watch List, joining the nation’s 25 leading candidates for the prestigious player-of-the-year honor . He leads the Sooners with averages of roughly 17.9 points, 4.4 assists, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.2 steals per game—impressive stats for any player, let alone a freshman .
Furthermore, Fears was selected as one of the five finalists for the 2025 Bob Cousy Award, given annually to the top point guard in NCAA Division I men’s basketball . While the award winner has not yet been announced, being among that elite group at just 18 years old underscores his remarkable impact on the college game.
A standout performer on both ends of the floor, Fears has been honored multiple times as SEC Freshman of the Week and gained recognition for his play at high-profile events such as the Battle 4 Atlantis and the Jumpman Invitational .
With key accolades piling up—Wooden Award midseason nod and Cousy Award finalist—Fears is firmly among the most decorated freshmen nationwide. His continued excellence could soon result in securing one of college basketball’s most coveted individual awards.
